8 pm.-10 pm: Late happy hour starts and it's MUCH cooler on the roof of The Oread at that time…read more The view is amazing anytime but the sunset.....it's spectacular. There's no blender on the 9th floor so don't ask for a blended drink. There are a few appetizers on the menu and they are quickly brought up from the bar in the lobby. We tried the pretzels and they were really good, hot and fresh. Relaxing to hang out and meet new people. There is a sail covering over part of the bar, but honestly, even though it was 100 degrees during the day, it was quite pleasant at 8 PM on the roof.

Hands down the coolest patio/bar/viewing spot in the entire city, hands down. Nothing close, and…read moregetting here you'll see the city and KU Campus as you've never seen it before. There's a small bar serving quality beers, wine and mixed drinks to boot, plenty of outdoor seating and on the weekends usually a band from 7-10 p.m. Typically a $5 cover for the latter, well worth it in my opinion. A large tarp covers a good part of top in case the sun is still out and you want in the shade. To get here, take the elevators around the back side of the front lobby to the top floor (8th... I think). From there it's one flight up and through a set of doors. Added bonus: because you're so high up, in the summer that means no biting insects you'll get if at ground level, and I've never been here when there wasn't a light breeze, so cooler. And the views, well. Where else can watch planes taking off from Lawrence's tiny airport, see the cars streaming along I-70, and the tops of downtown, the gazebo in South Park, look down into the football stadium and more? Nowhere. Simply worth coming as a destination in and of itself. No excuse needed. Great spot to simply sit and watch the sun go down and enjoy a beverage. Very highly recommended.

A favorite local bar for me, my husband and our furbaby. They don't serve food but you are welcome…read moreto bring your own. If you want a snack they do have complimentary popcorn. It's a great place to catch a Jayhawk or Chiefs football game .... it can get loud but isn't that the point. Our favorite bartenders are Pastor Pat and Kanonni. It's always a great time!

In a recent visit to Lawrence for a concert, we hopped around a few places downtown during a…read moreweekday. I love nice, quiet sophisticated places with a good wine list. This isn't it. It's a fabulous no-frills dive bar with a water jug in the corner. The service was good, a local crowd that was fun and definitely a local spot to try. I will certainly stop back by the next time I'm in town!

I don't usually leave reviews, but my experience at this bar was so bizarre and uncomfortable that…read moreI feel like I owe it to other patrons to share. I came in with a couple of friends on a Wednesday night. It wasn't overly busy, but service was slow from the beginning. We waited nearly 15 minutes before someone even acknowledged us, and when we finally got drinks, two of the three were made incorrectly. No big deal -- we politely asked if they could be remade. The bartender (who we later found out was the owner) acted like we were personally insulting him by mentioning it. He rolled his eyes, muttered something under his breath, and walked away without saying anything. Five minutes later, he came back and slammed the corrected drinks down without a word. We were still trying to brush it off and enjoy the night, but it got worse. At one point, another group came in and was clearly friends with the owner -- suddenly they were getting all the attention, even being allowed to play their own music over the speakers. The vibe of the whole bar changed, and we felt totally pushed out. When I asked if it was possible to put in a song request like they did, the owner told me (verbatim): "This isn't a jukebox, sweetheart. Maybe try Applebee's." We left shortly after. I've never been treated so condescendingly by someone running a business. The owner seemed more interested in showing off for his friends than running a bar. No atmosphere, rude service, and a complete lack of professionalism. If you want to pay premium prices to be ignored and disrespected, this is the place for you. Otherwise, I'd recommend literally any other bar in Lawrence.

Great service, even during a KU men's basketball game. Easy views of TVs. A good size (nice crowd…read morebut still have elbow room) and an all around solid pub vibe.

This is a music venue and bar, large, inviting. Only had beer but service was great. Bands…read moreexcellent. Huge deck and outdoor stage for warmer months. Nice crowd

We had high hopes for this place. The cocktails looked delicious on their Instagram posts…read more We ordered two drinks. One was supposed to be pear. One was a cosmopolitan. The drink ingredients were premixed in unlabeled bottles so you didn't even know for sure what the bartender was pouring. Both drinks were watered down and you couldn't taste any alcohol. They tasted like watered down juice. We also couldn't identify any specific flavor such as pear or cranberry. They were flat and unfortunately not tasty. We loved the ambiance. It's a cute place, but we wouldn't order cocktails again.

This is a genuinely interesting place, unlike any other in Lawrence. It is tempting to try many of…read morethe drinks on the menu, but if you do so, you may end up with sticker shock when you get the bill. Better to try a couple of drinks each time and return to try others. On some days, but not all days, they have bagels with a choice of spreads. If you want food with your drinks, I suggest you call to see if they have bagels on the day you plan to arrive. We were there on a Friday, and they did have bagels. Parking is less of a problem than downtown. There is diagonal parking on the street in front of the bar. Nostalgia Room is best known for its mixed drinks, and deservedly so. But we also tried the two wines on the menu, and we were surprised by how good they were. Non-alcoholic wines are improving in quality and sophistication.

My third trip to NR was enhanced by close friends, once of whom doesn't imbibe alcohol at all, and…read morehad never heard of a dry bar- he was so surprised & delighted! We tried several drinks between the four of us; favorites were the margarita & horsefeather. I've been exploring the burgeoning world of NA cocktails, and what continues to amaze me is the dedication to not just 'replace the alcohol' with sugar or something blasé. Instead, the challenge seems to be to raise the (pardon the pun) bar with complex flavor pairings that entertain the drinker without the 'easy A' of adding alcohol. Out favorite drinks were easily the ones mixed by the bartender, not the canned variety. So even if you're only sober-curious (or doing a sober buddy a favor), NR is entirely worth your time.

Harbour Lights is a casual, cozy little bar with reasonable drink prices, pool tables, and clean…read morebathrooms. This is a great place to start out a night on Mass St.

I've been to Harbor Lights many times. It's my friends and my favorite lunch spot. A very homey…read morefeel. They have great food and yummy desserts. My favorite sandwich is chicken salad on a French roll. I usually have coffee or tea depending on the time and chips. I also like their salads.

Great service and all around atmosphere! My "go to" when in Lawrence!!! No food but food is very…read morenear by. Tons of parking and cool people

Solid place for drinks and a game. They have a hoop to shoot on as well as a nice shuffleboard…read more Outdoor area available too if needed.

This place is a family go to for birthdays and just gatherings. Thursday night steak night is…read moregreat. Their hamburgers and pork tender sandwiches are excellent, and one of our gathering orders their shrimp and speak highly of it. The place is popular and we shoot for a 5:30 pm arrival for the 12 of us and are always able to set together. You can play a game of pool while you wait for the rest of your group or after ordering your food. It is right on the main street in Perry. It is not a FANCY place but is comfortable and a little bit country.

Great small town bar and grill. Their food is excellent! I have eaten here several times and the…read morefood is always good.